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  Rules-Of-Thumb Every Pilot Should Know

  Flying gets a lot easier once you know some basic rules-of-thumb. Here are 7 of the best rules, and how to use them.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/25/2018
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  11 Aviation Quotes That Could Save Your Life

  When all else fails, follow this advice...

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/25/2018
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  You Know You're In Flight Training If...

  Is this happening to you right now?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/18/2018
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  Don't Make These 6 Mistakes On Your Next Takeoff

  Takeoffs are one of the most critical times for you as a pilot. High speeds, close ground proximity, and gusty winds can make for an interesting challenge.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/13/2018

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  How A Bad Approach-To-Landing Happens, In 5 Steps

  When things don't go as planned, you need to take control of your situation (and the traffic pattern).

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/08/2018
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  How Calm Winds Nearly Led To A Runway Collision

  If you've ever flown into a non-towered airport on a calm wind day, you've probably wondered which runway you should use. Here's how confusion nearly led to a head-on collision.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 11/29/2018
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  The 7 Strangest Instrument Approaches in the United States

  Instrument flying is mostly predictable and routine, but these 7 instrument approaches will keep you on your toes.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 11/27/2018
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  How Two Aircraft Went Off The End Of The Runway On a Bad-Weather Day

  Adverse weather - rain or snow - can turn a normal landing into a landing that gets a whole lot more exciting than you ever hoped for.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 11/24/2018
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  Why Is Oil Streaking Down Your Engine Cowling?

  If you saw oil streaking down the side of your car, you'd probably be worried. So why are there oil stains and streaks under your airplane's engine?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 11/22/2018

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  If You're High On Final Approach, How Should You Correct?

  Your first time around the pattern, you were right on glide path. But this time, you're way off. Why?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 11/17/2018
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  This Crash Highlights The Dangers of Nighttime Disorientation

  Unless you fly frequently at night in dimly lit areas, it's hard to truly grasp how disorienting total darkness can be.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 11/15/2018
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  The 4 Types Of Airspeed, And What Each One Means For You

  Airspeed is more than simply reading off your airspeed indicator.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 11/15/2018
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  Distracted Pilot Loses Control On Takeoff Due To An Incorrect Transponder Setting

  Something as small as an incorrect transponder setting can lead an accident if you allow yourself to become distracted. Here's how this pilot nearly lost control on takeoff, and what you can do to avoid the same mistake.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 11/10/2018
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  10 Strategies For Avoiding Mid-Air Collisions

  Remember that near miss you had? What could you have done differently? Follow these strategies to mitigate the risks of a mid-air collision.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 11/08/2018
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  9 Reasons You Should Be A Pilot

  Thinking about becoming a pilot? Here are 9 reasons why you should start right now.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 11/06/2018